Comparison

QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer vs Cueist

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer

This app analyzes your billiards stroke using a Bluetooth-enabled device attached to your cue. It provides detailed 3D stroke information, playback, velocity charts, and instant audible alerts to help you identify and fix flaws.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth cue attachment
  • 3D stroke data transmission
  • Automatic shot recording/playback
  • Stroke velocity chart
  • Cue tip view
  • Audible 'as you stroke' alerts
  • Comprehensive practice metrics
Features
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The QMD4 Billiards Stroke Trainer/Analyzer is an innovative billiards training aid designed to help you find and fix the flaws in your pool stroke. A new way to practice, let QMD4's precision and accuracy take your game to the next level. The highly sensitive QMD4 Bluetooth enabled device is attached to your pool cue and transmits detailed 3-D information about your stroke to the free QMD4 app on your iPhone or iPad. QMD4 features automatic shot recording/playback with a stroke velocity chart and cue tip view. Instant, audible 'as you stroke' alerts pinpoint problem areas in your stroke. Comprehensive metrics are generated for each practice shot allowing in-depth analysis to identify flaws, tendencies and to compare your progress with prior practice sessions. The QMD4 is the forth generation of QMD Stroke Trainers with improved hardware and software features. The QMD4 device may be ordered from www.theQMD.com.

About

Cueist

Improve your pool game with personalized, science-based drills and progress tracking. This app offers guided practice for all skill levels, making training fun and effective. Unlock advanced features with an optional premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Fully guided practice drills
  • Personalized training plans
  • Science-based techniques
  • Progress tracking with stats
  • Drills for all skill levels
  • Fun and engaging challenges
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Want to get better at pool? Cueist helps you practice more effectively and improve faster. It’s free, fun, and suitable for everyone, no matter your skill level. WHY CHOOSE CUEIST? * Fully guided No more guessing what to practice – the app automatically selects drills you need to work on.
 * For all skill levels With thousands of practice drills, we’ve got you covered – whether you’re just starting out or already a seasoned pro. * Personalized training Cueist tailors your training to your individual needs. * Based on science Our training techniques are based on the latest research in motor skill learning and neuroscience, making your practice as effective as possible. * Track your progress Stats, ratings, and performance indicators make it easy to monitor your improvement. * Fun and engaging Cueist includes a variety of drills and challenges to keep your training enjoyable. * Free You can practice with Cueist completely free, for as long as you like… or unlock even more with Premium. DISCOVER WHERE YOU STAND Complete an initial set of drills to get your Cueist rating, see how you compare to other players, and discover whether you are better at aiming or position-play. CUEIST PREMIUM Fast-track your improvement with Premium, which includes advanced training techniques, additional drill types, and more. FEEDBACK We’d love to hear from you! Send us a note at: support@cueist.app. LEGAL Terms of service: https://cueist.app/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://cueist.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer4 screens
Cueist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cueist at 100% against QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer's 0%. Cueist also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (76 vs 1). QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cueist sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cueist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cueist has 76 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cueist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer ships an update every 2 months, Cueist every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer versus Cueist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQMD4 Stroke Trainer/AnalyzerCueist
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (76 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings176 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB262 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMosens LLCDENIS GODESA

Customer experience

QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Cueist

All ratings76 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Cueist

Subscriptions4
  • Cueist Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Cueist Premium Quarterly$29.953 Months
  • Cueist Premium Intro Offer3 Months trial$29.953 Months
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  • Cueist Premium Yearly$95.901 Year

Questions

Is QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer free?
QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cueist free?
Cueist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer or Cueist?
Cueist is rated higher. QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cueist averages 4.7 from 76 ratings.
Do QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer or Cueist have ads?
Cueist shows ads; QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer does not.
Which is updated more often, QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer or Cueist?
QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer ships an update every 2 months, and Cueist every 7 months. Most recently, QMD4 Stroke Trainer/Analyzer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Cueist on October 18, 2026.

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